The Attleboro Fire Department is warning residents to take precautions after multiple sightings of a venomous copperhead snake in the area of Ten Mile River. The snake is "not commonly seen in this region," the fire department warned in a Facebook post. At least two dogs have been bitten by the snake, which has been seen near Milk Street.

Two dogs have been bitten by what officials say they believe is a copperhead snake. The post Officials issue warning after rare venomous snake spotted in Attleboro appeared first on Boston.com.

The Attleboro, Massachusetts community is being extra cautious after first responders say a copperhead snake potentially attacked two dogs in the same area, which is rare. Firefighters sent out a warning, saying the two dogs were recently bitten near the Ten Mile River and Milk Street and reports say it's a copperhead snake.